As much as I loathe Monitor threads...Subwoofer recommendations

[Drummerbones]

I recently purchased KRK RP-8 powered monitors and love them. For the rock and country stuff I do the low end is sufficient, translating beautifully to other systems. However, I've noticed that my mixes don't translate well in the wife's 4Runner...she's running a 10" sub and listens to a lot of rap and R & B. And though I personally don't like the music, I'm also going to be working with some rap and R & B groups down the road. I've done my homework over the years in regard to monitors etc. but I've never even considered a subwoofer until now. My plan is to mix with the KRK's, and then only use the subwoofer to check the 20hz-50hz range to see what's rumbling (or not) down there.

The KRK RP-10S looks like a good match with my RP-8's obviously, as well as the M-Audio SBX.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/KRK-RP10S-Rokit-Powered-Subwoofer?sku=602315

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MAudio-SBX-Powered-Subwoofer?sku=602037

Any other recommendations for a decent sub in the $150-$300 range? Would a simple home theater sub be adequate for just checking the rumbles? FYI, I have treated my room failry well with bass traps and like. Thanks gang

 

[Fyre]

im not very good wit mixing yet and i dont kno much about this topic..... but just my two cents would be to get some of your wifes music and listen to it on your monitors u have now...... from all the reviews i've read the RP-8's are very good by them selves with rap and R&B and a 8' woofer should be all u really need... so i'd try listening to some of her CD's and try to see where u can go a little different on mixing the low end with the monitors u have now......

PS i wish i was in your position lol..... but seeing as im a broke college student ill have to just make do for now

 

[MadAudio]

Being the owner of the RP-10S, I can recommend it for its quality. As to how it stacks up against other subs I can't say.

 

[CoolCat]

sounds kick-ass. nice setup. you'll be ready for movie rumbling-jet-train and thunder productions too!

 

[Drummerbones]

To reply to Fyre's input, I have played my wife's music on my monitors. The low end, such as a nice 808, are just not there. The KRK RP-8's have a frequency response of around 45hz on the low end...going on memory here. Obviously there are things going on down below 45hz that I'd like to know about, or my other option is to roll everything off at 45hz and say screw the subwoofer crowd. The RP-10S is looking mighty appealing. Thanks for all the input.